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Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Basso restaurant proposes a community project to transform a neglected alley in Westport into an engaging, artistic pathway to increase its usage and improve the area's appeal. 06880
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Westport man, Cameron Kassees, is set to face trial on charges of second-degree sexual assault against a friend, with the jury to decide on his guilt. The Hour
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Bill Taibe and Massimo Tullio amicably divide ownership of Westport restaurants Don Memo, The Whelk, and Kawa Ni to focus on separate projects and invest more in community engagement. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erik Barbieri has been appointed as the new Parks and Recreation Director in Westport, bringing over 25 years of experience from his previous role in New Britain. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission denies approval for a new maintenance building in Longshore Club Park, requiring officials to reconsider their plans. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples High boys basketball team secured a 56-41 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe, highlighted by Dhilan Lowman's six 3-pointers. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples High football coach Adam Behrends, who led his team to the 2023 Class LL State Championship, is set to join the University of New Mexico as an offensive analyst. Westport Journal
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